Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Silver Maple
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Silver Maple
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Silver Maple
Osage Orange
In French
érable argenté
Osage orange
In Spanish
arce plateado
Osage naranja
In Greek
Silver Maple
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Osage laranja
In Polish
Silver Maple
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Acer
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Osage Orange
Season and care of Silver Maple and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Osage Orange Physical Information
Silver Maple and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Osage Orange are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Osage Orange
Care of Silver Maple and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.